“Come, you sons of Greeks, make free your country, make free your children!” – Aeschylus
The Athenians seize an impossible victory at Marathon. The Spartan 300 take their last stand at Thermopylae. Triremes battle through the deadly waves of Salamis. The desperate fight for freedom rages at Plataea. Amid the dust and the drama of these great battles, where the foundation of Western Civilization was forged, the full range of courage, honor, and greed is on display.
Originally recorded by the ancient historian Herodotus as the thrilling conflict between a coalition of free Greeks and the mighty Persian Empire, these stories now come alive for young readers in the pages of The Epic Battles of Greece and Persia. With a gripping, easy-to-read narrative, engaging illustrations, and helpful maps, this book is the perfect adventure for junior high and high school students interested in ancient history, military history, and classical Greek stories.
With more than a decade of experience in classical education, teaching history and literature to junior high and high school students, Israel J. Wilder skillfully opens the mystery and thrill of the ancient world so that the next generation of young people can live these stories that should never be forgotten.
